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A member asked:
Hubby cut leg on glass to bone. didn't go to er right away. when he did they did nothing. it is oozing infection he really needs an antibiotics?
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PCP: go to an urgicenter or see your family doctor. If it is oozing it may get serious. Take action prior to development of widespread infection or cellulitis.
Answered 9/29/2015
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